Discovering My Passion for Youth Advocacy I’m Bri Hailey. I’m a Detroit native, data analyst, cat mom, aspiring community connector, and youth advocate. Recently, I came across posts about Sleep Out 2024 on Instagram. They piqued my interest and led me to explore more about youth-focused organizations. For the past year, I’ve volunteered with several organizations on the city’s South and West sides. However, I hadn’t found any that truly aligned with my values until I discove

Young people gather at CHIL with a shared purpose: to build a brighter future. Our dynamic partnership with Accenture is making that dream a reality. The partnership between Accenture Chicago and CHIL began when the drop-in center opened in 2017, and has flourished under the guidance of relationship managers like Lauryn Walker, a management consultant in T&O. "Our primary goal is to bridge the gap between education and employment for youth," says Walker, who has been involve